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Senate roll call 42 · 97th Congress · Mar 26, 1981

To amend S. CON. RES. 9, revising the congressional budget for the federal government for fiscal years 1981-1983, by reducing outlays in fiscal 1982 for procure

On Mar 26, 1981, the Senate voted 34–66 (SCONRES 9). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–51, Democrats 31–15, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
34
No
66
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 26, 1981

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 51 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 15 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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